Cost of living in Rahat is very similar to Malmo (without rent).
Rent in Rahat is 6% more expensive than in Malmo.
Cost of living including rent in Rahat is 4% higher than in Malmo.
Food in Rahat is 6% more expensive than in Malmo.
Transport in Rahat is 59% cheaper than in Malmo.
| Rahat | Malmo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rahat | Malmo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.3 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.8 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15.4 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.74 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.63 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.52 $ | 2.27 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.82 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.1 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.62 $ | 7.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.48 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.8 $ | 61.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 26.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 163 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.6 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.97 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.9 $ | 2.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
136 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
209 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.8 $ | 30.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 643 $ | 670 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,110 $ | 1,187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 795 $ | 776 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,410 $ | 1,543 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,654 $ | 4,269 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,617 $ | 3,005 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,792 $ | 2,965 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.12 % | 4.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.2 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.7 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Haircut | 11.6 $ | 23.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 115 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 86.2 $ | 95.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 866 $ | 146 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,082 $ | 7,289 $ |